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Pain in older persons

S J Gibson1, B Katz, T M Corran

  • 1National Research Institute for Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, North West Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

Disability and Rehabilitation
|July 1, 1994
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Older adults experience chronic pain more often, with altered pain perception due to physiological and psychological factors. Effective management requires a holistic approach considering the pain

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Pain Medicine
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Chronic pain is more prevalent in older adults compared to younger individuals.
  • Age-related physiological and psychological factors influence pain perception and reporting in the elderly.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for effective pain management in older populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the physiological, pathological, and psychological reasons for altered pain sensibility in older persons.
  • To describe evidence-based strategies for managing chronic pain in the elderly.
  • To highlight the need for further research into age-related pain experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of existing literature on pain perception and management in older adults.

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  • Analysis of physiological mechanisms (peripheral and central pain pathways).
  • Evaluation of psychological factors (e.g., stoicism, reluctance to report pain).

    • Main Results:

    • Altered physiology and psychological attitudes may raise the pain threshold in older individuals.
    • Once experienced, older adults report pain severity, quality, and psychological distress similar to younger persons.
    • Older adults may underreport pain, yet chronic pain can significantly impair their function and well-being.

    Conclusions:

    • Chronic pain management in the elderly necessitates precise diagnosis of pain mechanisms.
    • A holistic approach is essential, addressing psychological and social impacts alongside physical pain.
    • Further empirical studies are required to fully understand age-related pain differences and similarities.